He was born on Sept. 29, 1942 in Wabash County. He was a 1960 Wabash High School graduate and served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Thermafiber in Wabash, Indiana; he also worked at Gen Corp in Wabash, Indiana. He enjoyed sports, IU basketball, playing the guitar, and was a history buff.

He is survived by his mother, Annabelle (Pottenger) Bahler, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Angie Ogino (Scott Eads) Lagro; a sister, Mrs. Gary (Judy) Wolff Fort Wayne; and a grandson, Nori Ogino. He was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Christopher Miller and an aunt, May Pottenger.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Rex Person officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Huntington County, Indiana.

Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to National Autism Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Charitable donations may be made in Dennis's memory to the National Autism Association.